Candy Apple Gifts: Gourmet Caramel Apples, Designer Chocolate Apples, and More

Fall flavors mean lots of great apple recipes and apple treats. Beautiful and delicious gift options for any occasion, gourmet caramel apples and designer chocolate dipped apples are not only tasty, but stunning. These treats give the phrase, "An apple for the teacher," a whole new air of elegance and appreciation.

While it may be fun to make your own designer apples for family night, or to mass produce the treats for the fall carnival at your youngster's school, it's nice to be able to order that unique treat, or assortment of treats, for someone special. If you are looking for a special secretary gift, Christmas present for an associate, or thank you for a friend, a gourmet candy apple is a food gift which will make a great impression.

Amazon's ever expanding grocery and gourmet food department offers a multitude of food gifts, and designer chocolate and carmel apples are available individually, or in gift sets.

Wedding favors and confections are an ever creative area of interest, and one of the great candy apple creations is the "Bride and Groom" set of apples, dipped in chocolate, and decorated to represent the wedding dress and tuxedo of bride and groom.  Amazon has lots of versions, including those featured here!

Candy apples can be dipped in just about any kind of candies, cookie crumbs, nuts, or sprinkles.  Much like the popularity of ice creameries, with ice cream mix ins, so the gourmet candy apple has become quite the gourmet adventure.  Fully encrusted in these same mix-ins, or partially, and artistically dipped to create sharp lines and distinctions, these cause the eyes of kids and Moms, alike, to bulge with glee!  For the truly artistic and gourmet effect, contrasting colors of chocolate and almond bark are drizzled.  Abstract bliss!

If you really want to go all out on a unique gift, consider a caramel apple gift basket, filled with all kinds of apple goodies, including artisan candy apples. Make someone's day!

If  you are looking for an apple themed gift, but want something other than food, there are plenty of alternatives.  For example, apple scented candles are a great way to bring the smells of a season to life during autumn, and throughout the year.

Mugs, plates, and kitchen decor are great ideas for the apple enthusiast.